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Chapter 127 Is the Living Saint Trying to Rebel?

A colossal steel beast, fully loaded with goods, roared along the railway tracks and arrived at the port's loading and unloading area.

Industrial servitors and workers piloting SCV work armor unloaded supply crates from the train's freight cars.
The supplies were loaded onto waiting trucks, which then transported them to large ships docked in the port.

The train, having unloaded its cargo, departed swiftly, making room for the next fully loaded train.

Large quantities of military supplies were transported from ground and space factories.
In addition to the massive amount of supplies, countless soldiers were also being transported to the port by train.

They were all wearing exoskeletons and carrying drones.

Pierce and Harry were also in the expedition team.
The exoskeletons they wore had the insignia of their respective regiments painted on their shoulders, and a double-headed eagle pattern on their chests.

They were no longer disappointed when they first arrived, but instead filled with anticipation.

To be honest, they had never seen such a rich firepower configuration since they joined the army.

In addition to replacing the equipment with brand new ones
They will also receive support from a large number of tanks, artillery, missile vehicles, and air vehicles, making their firepower configuration luxurious.

"We have to make those idiots pay the price."

"Let their brains splatter all over the ground."

"Not a single one can be let go, absolutely not a single one can be let go."

The soldiers were all shouting, eager to rush to the Forge World of Rath and start a war with the enemy.

The previous battles had been too frustrating for them, and too many of their brothers had died.

Now that we have good equipment, we absolutely must make sure the enemy bleeds badly.

Considering the possibility of aliens appearing on the battlefield,
Qin Yun assigned the killing squad, to which Titus belonged, to the Imperial Glory so that he could consult with them at any time.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the players practiced against these Deathwatch veterans.

Especially Titus, who is known as Old K's chosen one, has a constant stream of challengers.

Without exception, all the challengers were defeated.

The one who persisted the longest was the War Commander; he had mastered or reached the grandmaster level in most of his combat skills.
With two-handed swords, I'm just a little short of reaching the Hall of Fame level.

At the Hall of Fame level, they are among the few experts in the galaxy, and challenging top figures like Evelynn would be no problem for them.

“You have great talent. If you were given more time, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be a match for you.”

Titus has a very high opinion of the coach.
He bluntly stated that the other party would definitely surpass him in the future.

After dealing with another round of challenges and exhausting the contribution points in the hands of the Chosen Ones, the veterans of the Killing Squad were finally able to catch their breath.

When the sage asked them to collect the contribution points from the players who came to spar, they were still full of confusion.

It's just a friendly exchange, why charge contribution points?

Now they know why.
Collecting contribution points is purely for their protection.
These chosen ones are so energetic that they train whenever they have free time.

If it were free, these Chosen Ones could challenge for 24 hours a day on Terra.

"This intensity is even greater than when I train." Beren stretched her sore arms. "These contribution points can earn tens of thousands a day, but I don't know what to do with them!"

“You can issue quests to the Chosen Ones,” Darius chuckled. “Let me show you. As long as you issue a quest and offer some contribution points as a reward, a Chosen One will accept it.”

"For example, take my weapon for maintenance."

Darius edited on the data panel.
Not long after the release was confirmed, a chosen one came running over excitedly and took Darius's chainsaw sword for maintenance.

"Is this really okay?" Beren's eyes widened.

“From now on, take them with you on missions. As long as you give them enough contribution points, they’ll carry explosives and board the Terran mothership without batting an eye,” Darius chuckled.

"I've learned a lot," Beren nodded.

"Look, there's an Astartes outside." Celt beckoned the members of the killing squad to the porthole.

Titus walked over and, through the porthole, saw the Astartes forming a square formation.

A square formation of thirteen rows and thirteen columns, with each formation expected to have 169 people.
Thirteen square formations make up one regiment, and there are a total of three regiments.
They had all gathered in the open area of ​​the port, waiting to board the ship.

"That must be over six thousand Astartes! My goodness!" Orfa exclaimed in surprise.

Most battle groups typically have a strength of around a thousand men, with four to five hundred reserves.

Now, the saint has over six thousand regular Astartes under his command. If you include the reserves, what a massive force that would be.

“I have never seen an Astartes force of this size assembled,” Beren said. “And I have never heard of the Empire ever allowing chapters to expand.”

“They’re treating the Astartes like it’s nothing,” Darius said.

Titus frowned. More than six thousand Astartes were enough to sweep through this sector.

"Could this be the start of another grand expedition to create a second empire?!"

Titus secretly grumbled to himself.

Fortunately, Qin Yun didn't hear Titus's words, otherwise he would definitely have told him that even if they were to build an empire, it would only be the Third Reich.
Because the Second Empire was built by someone, and it was your Primarch father who created it.

“Look, why is there another Oglin in the group?” Beren pointed to another spot.

"Holy crap, how come Oglin is among the Chosen Ones??"

"Why is this Oglin wielding a psionic staff? Does he even know how to use psionic energy?"

Titus glanced over and his lips twitched.

I thought that after experiencing so much shock, I wouldn't be surprised anymore.

But when he saw an Oglin holding a psionic staff and wearing heavy armor appear before him, his eyes widened in surprise.

When the opponent casually unleashed arcane brilliance, his jaw was dislocated and he couldn't close it no matter what.

His companion next to him was the same.

After so many years of galactic battles, what strange and wonderful things haven't I seen?
But I've never seen this before.

“I think I’m still half asleep. I actually saw an Oglin using psionic powers? Has this universe gone mad?” Beren said.

"This is neither imperial nor scientific at all!!" Darius complained.

………………

Players eager to participate in the battle continued to arrive from the world of Atoma.
After the last batch of players and supplies arrived, Qin Yun ordered the official departure.

The resounding war horns echoed across the land and sky.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the magnificent punitive fleet set sail.

The fleet emptied the ports, docks, factories, and warehouses of all supplies and also took away a large number of troops.

The once bustling port suddenly became much quieter.

The fleet arrived at Mandeville Point, where it opened a warp portal to the Rath Forge world.

………………

Ras forged the world.
Void factories, weapon platforms, orbital platforms, and research institutes are scattered throughout the star system.
The forces of loyalists and rebels, intertwined like fangs, clashed throughout the world of forging.

Three planets were engulfed in flames of war, the black smoke clearly visible even from the void.

After the Colin family's betrayal, the rebels hiding in the Rath Forge quickly seized control of the Rath Forge as well.

Dark corruption has long been ingrained in this world of forging.
Those in power, however, were oblivious, focusing only on their struggles with other forces and neglecting internal affairs.

Ultimately, they were easily seized power and executed by the rebels.
The corpses were hung above the foundry as a warning to anyone who dared to resist.

The top leadership was wiped out, while those at the bottom had no idea what was happening.
This is also why the loyalists were initially weak.

But as time went on, some charismatic and loyalist leaders emerged.

After news of the recapture of Sin'tira's hive world arrived, their leaders, who had restored the morale of their loyalists, gradually stabilized the situation.
This enraged the rebels, who continued to amass troops from various locations, intending to use their overwhelming numerical superiority to crush the loyalists.

The San Jao factory is located in the void, with a huge disc-shaped megastructure at its center, and seven giant cable-like pipes connecting the surrounding sites and factories.

Giant cables connect the pipes, forming a complex network.

The stations and small factories transport the pre-processed parts to the core via cable-like pipes, where they are then assembled or stored.

Inside the factory, giant machines roared and the air was filled with a strong aroma of incense.

The buzzing filters continuously pumped carbon dioxide and argon into the factory fortress, clumsily mimicking the atmosphere of Mars.

The enormous, six-meter-tall mechanical sage, Galamond, led the Guardians through the overloaded factory assembly line.

Countless slaves are working on the assembly line under the supervision of machine servants.

When slaves collapsed from exhaustion, they were whipped by servants until they stood up, or they were beaten to death.

The bloodied corpses would be dragged away without mercy for recycling.

The vacant positions will be filled by new slaves.

More than two-thirds of the original billions of inhabitants of the world of Rath were reduced to slavery in the factories.
The factory has enough slaves to replace them.

Without regard to cost, large quantities of war equipment are being produced continuously.
Among them are some intelligent mechs and devastating war weapons that are strictly prohibited by the Empire.

On the other side of the factory, countless nutrient tanks stood...
Inside, twisted and terrifying biological weapons are being cultivated.

Faintly, one could still see traces of human features on these twisted creatures. Clearly, the rebels had mixed human genes with those of the alien race in order to obtain more powerful killing weapons.

The rules of the Mechanicus and the laws of the Empire have lost their hold on Galamond, the traitorous sage.

He recklessly used those dark technologies to build his own dark army, all in order to completely conquer this world.

After passing through a magnificent gate, Galamond arrived at a grand control room.

This exhibit showcases the entire Rath Forge world, marking thousands of battlefields where firefights are taking place.

Not long ago, they launched a large-scale offensive, but it was once again thwarted by the loyalists.

Galamond started operating a control panel.

A moment later, projections of representatives from various factions appeared in the room.

They were representatives of the reinforcements sent by Malz and other rebel forces from the world of rebellion—Weis,

Ms. Percy, representative of the Eternal Foundation

The representative of the jagged question mark – Airo,

In addition, there are representatives of cults or pirate groups such as the Pale Clan, the Haite Pirates, and the Void Jackals.

The Colin family betrayed them and, in order to bolster their power, rallied all available forces.
In order to gain more benefits, these forces also chose to follow the Colin family and rebel against the empire.

These factions all received a promise from Galamond: if they could take Rath, he would empty the Forge World's reserves as a reward.

This promise deeply moved them.

They poured their forces into the world of Rathian forging to support Galamond, intending to completely crush the loyalists and reap the rewards.

However, the new offensive launched not long ago ended in failure once again.

The loyalists are too stubborn.

"Intelligence from spies lurking in Sintira indicates that the die-hard loyalists of the corrupt empire are gathering forces, intending to seize the world of Rath."

Galamond looked around at the many representatives,

"Many of the routed Imperial troops have regrouped under the enemy's command. If the loyalists seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack, we are very likely to lose the Rath Forging World."

That Corpse King 'Saint' possessed terrifying influence and exceptional command abilities.

If the enemy launches an attack, the probability of the Rath Forging World being able to defend itself is extremely low.

“The Eternal Consortium can continue to increase its aid, and my masters have promised to come to your aid at crucial moments. The price is that, upon success, you must use artificial womb technology to provide my masters with a sufficient number of slaves.”

Ms. Percy of the Eternal Foundation spoke first.
Galamond used his logic module to evaluate it, and it was a worthwhile deal.

It's nothing more than providing a large population for the other side to devour and enslave.

"The deal is acceptable."

“New aid is on its way, and I hope the sage will not forget his previous promise,” Weiss said. “Several worlds have already plundered all the able-bodied young men who are fit for military service.”

"Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to be young adults. The sages won't refuse if the child is younger. After all, children who are ten years old can be made into machine servants and used as cannon fodder," Ms. Percy said with a smile, covering her mouth.

“We will discuss this matter,” Weiss promised, without showing the slightest emotion.
It seems that the decision is not about the life or death of hundreds of millions of people, but about the unclaimed weeds by the roadside.

Representatives from other factions also pledged to further increase their support for the world of Rathian Forging, but in return, Galamond would need to provide more in return.

Galamond nodded in agreement.
Completely disregarding the terrible debt these promises would inflict on the world of Rasforge,

Finally, only the Colin family remained silent.

If the Imperial forces are successfully driven out, the new masters of the Calesis Sector will undoubtedly be the Colin family.

Other factions all turned their attention to Urs Collin, who was dressed in a naval uniform.

Urs's face was filled with arrogance, as if the Colin family had become the most noble royal family in the Calissis sector.

He only spoke slowly when Galamond lowered his stance to seek the Colin family's support.

"The Colin family will naturally provide support as well."

Before he could finish speaking, the projection was interrupted by a burst of noise.

Immediately afterwards, Galamond heard Urs muttering curses.
"Damn it, the Imperial loyalists' fleet is here."

As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the meeting changed drastically.

………………

"Prepare the broadside guns and lock onto the enemy warship."

"Accelerate by 50% and send out our interceptor squadron."

"Launch missiles and torpedoes to cut off the enemy's movement path."

"Light spear charging up..."

Da Hai stood on the bridge, issuing orders methodically.

After this period of training, he has received the Captain's Medal.

The Exemplary Sacred Fist, qualified to command the Imperial Bull and Horse Battle Group.

An enemy cruiser was destroyed by the Exemplary Fist, which he commanded.

Years of training and learning have proven their value at this moment.

Although it is not a real ocean,

However, there are many similarities between aerial warfare and naval warfare, and many of the tactics I have learned can be used.

I never imagined that my first real battle would be in a game.

Whenever he thinks of this, Da Hai can't help but smile wryly.
In reality, although he was the commander of a cruiser, he had only participated in exercises and had never been involved in actual combat.

Now, I can say that I've satisfied him completely.

“Get closer to the enemy, let’s prepare to board, for the MVP,” Jujiro said from the side.

"Understood." Da Hai nodded, using his auxiliary brain to calculate the enemy ship's speed and firepower, looking for a suitable time and target to board.

"I expect to have a chance to brush past the enemy's Heaven's Fire battleship in five minutes. I will fire a salvo of broadside guns to create a small opening for you."

“Very good.” Jujiro nodded and turned to leave.

Da Hai refocused his attention on the battlefield, and he grinned.

"Now, it's time to hunt."

…………

The Imperial Glory is the king of hunters in the Void Battlefield; no one can compare to it.

Wherever they went, there was only slaughter and death.

The shields of a Luna-class cruiser marked Gorgon were destroyed by a light spear.

It attempted to retaliate, but was hit by a torpedo fired by the Imperial Glory.

With a flash and a silent explosion, it joined the ranks of the wreckage.

The Imperial Glory swept over the scattered wreckage and opened fire on its next target.
It's like a tiger charging into a flock of sheep, reaping whatever it sees.

"Let me be your opponent."

Having just secured a kill, the rebel commander of the battleship Dawn shouted,
He set his sights on the Imperial Glory, intending to hunt it down as a reward for his own honor.
But he soon paid the price for this foolish decision.

The Imperial Glory maneuvered at angles he could not have imagined.

They dodged the salvo from the battleship Dawn and circled around to its top.
It then charged straight down, its flaming spears repeatedly disabling the warship's shields, and its sharp rammed horn cleaved the Dawn in two.

Xia smiled as he saw his kill count increase by 1.

The Imperial Glory is a bug; it can perform maneuvers that other warships cannot, and it has firepower that other warships of the same class cannot imagine.

To put it simply, it's like Astartes, dressed in power armor and wielding a bomb gun, standing in front of a group of primitive people holding stones.

Killing is simpler than eating or drinking.

After a series of massacres, the enemy fleet lost its first line of void defense.
They retreated to the first line of defense, which consisted mainly of weapon platforms, satellite fortresses, and orbital fortresses.

The enemy's firepower is extremely fierce; a direct assault would come at a great cost.

After weighing the options, Qin Yun issued the order to board the enemy, sending the players and the newly formed Astartes Legion to capture the enemy's fortresses and strongholds.

The war commander, who had received the order, happened to be standing next to Titus and immediately extended an invitation to him.

"Are you interested in fighting alongside me?"

P.S.: Sorry for the delay in correcting the typos by a few minutes.

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(End of this chapter)